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Libya Tensions Escalate After Tripoli Takes Key Strategic Town

Heather Murdock

   GHARYAN, LIBYA - The day after the battle for the Libyan town of
   Gharyan, burnt-out cars were flipped on the side of the highway and
   only a few shop owners opened their doors to see if they could do
   business.

   Local farmers picked through bombs dropped from drones the night
   before.

   "This is the third bomb that dropped last night," said Ossama, pointing
   to a broken shell outside a suburban compound Friday. "People are still
   afraid."

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